Series: Method of Murder: A Bible True Crime Podcast Episode Summary:
In this gripping episode, Tim Shapley and John Howell uncover the chilling story of The Murder of Naboth—a crime driven by greed, executed through lies, and judged by divine wrath. When King Ahab sets his eyes on a humble vineyard owned by Naboth, a simple farmer in Jezreel, the king’s desires are thwarted by Naboth’s unwavering commitment to his ancestral inheritance. But Ahab’s disappointment turns deadly when his ruthless queen, Jezebel, takes matters into her own hands.
Through false witnesses and a rigged trial, Jezebel orchestrates Naboth’s execution, securing the vineyard for Ahab. But their triumph is short-lived. The prophet Elijah delivers a thunderous judgment, prophesying doom for the royal couple. In vivid detail, the episode follows Ahab’s slow unraveling and Jezebel’s grisly end, showing that divine justice may be delayed—but never denied.
From royal corruption to prophetic confrontation, The Murder of Naboth is a true crime story soaked in betrayal, power, and the justice of a holy God.
Themes: Greed, manipulation, spiritual decay, prophetic justice Scripture: 1 Kings 21; 2 Kings 9 Runtime: ~35 minutes
Listener discretion is advised.
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